Chapter 82
Stephen was the reason why Layla never went to that restaurant even though all her friends had been there and kept recommending it to her. Despite them raving about how good the food was, Layla refused to go.
After she snapped back from her thoughts, she noticed that everyone else felt awkward and hesitant to start just because she wasn’t eating.
So she started digging in. She picked up a piece of beef and ate it, and only then did the others start eating as well.
Once she saw that everyone was enjoying their food, Layla put down her cutleries and retreated to a quiet comer of the couch.
Benson was becoming more curious about Layla’s identity. He followed her and asked, “Layla, your husband isn’t from Aetheris Group, is he?”
Layla turned around and was surprised that the seemingly clueless Benson would ask such a question
“If he isn’t from Aetheris Group, where else would he be from?”
Benson scratched his head, feeling conflicted. “I don’t know either. Although Aetheris Group is a well–known company, it’s not big enough to own The Layla Palate. There are so many listed companies in Lasville worth billions
“How does he have the courage to operate The Layla Palate? And how is it that no one dares offend him even when he’s so rude? Layla, who is he exactly?” Layla replied, “Your idol.”
“Huh? Who?” No one came to Benson’s mind.
Later when Layla got hungry again, she tried another bite and realized that dishes served at The Layla Palate were indeed extraordinary, so she joined others and started eating as well
The meal confirmed the powerful status of Layla’s man.
Benson was still thinking about who his idol could be. “I only have five idols. Two are dead, one is virtual, one is an old man, and the last one doesn’t seem likely.” A thought popped up in Benson’s mind. He immediately took out his phone and searched for images online.
After finishing work late that evening, Layla was about to drive home when Benson stopped her and got into the passenger seat. “Layla, what’s your last name? What’s your full name?”
Layla looked at Benson, who was never invited to sit in her car. “Why do you ask?
“Layla, tell me. Are you the heiress of the affluent family?
Layla asked, “Who?”
Murrays, Layla Murray.” Benson looked at Layla with uncertainty. He didn’t know why the thought would suddenly
“The one I told you about. The daughter of the Mur come to his mind.
Layla turned off the car engine. She then tumed to stare a
at him.
Feeling uneasy under her gaze, Benson tugged at his tie. “I checked online and found that Mr. Yates once wore the same necktie.”
He took out his phone. “I also found that the Rolls–Royce you rode in that day looks a lot like Mr. Yates‘ car
“After we talked about the heiress‘ scandals the day before, the whole Internet apologized to her the next day. And the way you talked, it’s like you’re always trying to defend her.
“Plus, Jonah wasn’t being respectful to you. It was more like he was terrified of you. There’s no need for him to be afraid even if you’re a family member of the Aetheris Group executive, but that’s a different story if you’re a Muccay.
“Tihink you must have been the one to deal with Sally’s manager with just one phone call. Jonah also mentioned that the CEO of the Athens Group personally handled staff changes
*Por such a minor decision to catch the attention of the executives, you must Layla rested İser dell land on the steering wheel, her fingertips rhythmically tapping on it. “Go on ”
t have found someone more powerful than the CEO of the Aetheus coup
